Rare COIN SILVER Large Fred Harvey Era Crossed Arrows Native American Turquoise Pin - Vintage
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This is a large bar pin from the Fred Harvey Era. What makes this one extra special is that it's stamped COIN SILVER. Coin Silver is 900 silver (90%) whereas sterling is 925 (92.5%). So that indicates that this pin was made by melting coins and forging them in to the silver for this pin. It also indicates that it was made in the early part of the last century when coins were made with silver. This is a larger Fred Harvey pin with crossed arrows and light aqua turquoise.
Fred Harvey operated hospitality stops, hotels and cafes, along the railroads to the southwest. Adventuring tourists brought home the romance of rail travel through the wild west with these keepsakes made by the "peaceful Indians" there. This is truly a piece of American History.
Measurements:
2 11/16" x a little over 1" at the widest
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Protect your jewelry from harsh chemicals and solvents as they can damage turquoise and other stones. I recommend using a Sunshine Cloth or similar to polish your silver. Do not immerse or subject your jewelry to running water as it can dislodge the stone from the setting.
Subject to prior sale
